COVID-19 Coronavirus - New Rapid Test

09 March, 2020

To efficiently respond to the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic, rapid detection of cases and contacts, appropriate clinical management and infection control, are critical. This can best be achieved with wide availability of testing capabilities in health care settings and commercial laboratories.

For this reason Fortress Diagnostics have developed and manufactured a new test that detects the new strain of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The new strain of the virus infects the respiratory system and may cause pneumonia.  This test enables quick and informed treatment decisions to be made at the point of care.

Elisa Test Key Features:

• Highly sensitive, specific
• Affordable and long shelf life
• Little or no additional equipment required
• No hazards occur during labelling or disposal of waste

Rapid Test Key Features:

• High quality & easy-to-use.
• Quick results – Within 15min – providing timely treatment interventions.
• Little or no additional equipment required
• Possibility to store at room temperature for extended length of time.

For the past 20 years, we have provided our distributors and end users with high quality products which not only meet, but exceed, market requirements and customer performance expectations.

The high quality and competitive price of our products, along with a knowledgeable and dedicated customer service and technical support team, has been instrumental in our continued success.

Since this piece has been published, we have added more COVID-19 testing products in order to help restrain the virus even further. For an up-to-date list of our all COVID-19 testing products, visit the COVID-19 page in the Products section.

For more information or advice on this test please contact covid19@fortressdiagnostics.com